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January 1, 2008
Apple Growth Partners merges with Brott Mardis
Resulting firm supports enduring Akron presence and regional business scope
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Akron, Ohio – Apple Growth Partners, a CPA and strategic business advisory firm, announced today that a merger with Brott Mardis & Co was completed. The transaction brings together nearly 110 professionals and support staff, cementing Apple Growth Partners’ regional market position.
“We are excited to join forces with this group of very talented accountants,” said David Gaino, Chairman of Apple Growth Partners. “They bring depth and expertise to the merged firm in a number of areas, especially trust, estate and succession planning. With the expectation of major tax legislation after next year’s elections, this merger strengthens our ability to analyze and respond to late breaking developments, resulting in even more timely service to our clients.”
According to Rick Archer, Managing Partner of Brott Mardis & Co., “This merger is a continuation of Don Brott and Bill Mardis’s vision for Brott Mardis when the firm was founded in June of 1980. Joining Apple Growth Partners allows us to provide large firm capabilities for our clients while maintaining the personal service approach of a small firm.”
Apple Growth Partners will continue operations in Downtown Akron, Mayfield Village, Westlake and at its headquarters in west Akron. In addition, the firm will maintain its association with Moore Stephens International Limited, a global accounting and business services association.
About Brott Mardis & Co.
Brott Mardis & Co. is a full-service CPA firm based in downtown Akron, Ohio. Founded in 1980 by Don Brott and Bill Mardis, the firm has grown to provide accounting, tax and business advisory services to closely held businesses, notable nonprofit organizations, and individuals.
About Apple Growth Partners
Apple Growth Partners, formerly Moore Stephens Apple, was founded in Akron in 1943 by Jay Heinick. The firm offers traditional tax, accounting and audit services in addition to strategic advisory services including business valuation, litigation consulting, succession planning, technology consulting, merger and acquisition services, estate and financial planning, and employee benefit planning. Visit Apple Growth Partners on the web at www.applegrowth.com.
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